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Test Code AB T Antibody ID RBC Titer Workup

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Pink Top EDTA tube and refrigerate.

Stability

Stability:  Refrigerated 7 days.

Performed Test Frequency

Daily

CPT(s)

86886 86870 86880 86940

 

Cerner Order Code

AB TITER

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Preferred: Pink,BB

Acceptable: Lavender

Panel Includes

Antibody ID

Antibody RBC Titer

Direct Antiglobulin IgG

Auto Control

Perfroming Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Blood Bank

Clinical Significance

Assessing positive pretransfusion antibody screens, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemias